The Texas-New England beer war

One potent IPA from up north is supposedly the Tom Brady of brew. So who is the J.J. Watt? The Duane Brown?

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on January 11, 2013 7:15 AM

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ALCHEMIST HEADY TOPPER. The brew from Waterbury, Vt., is tops at Beer Advocate.It's described as the "Tom Brady of hoppy beers," which might mean that it will help you father a lot of children. Brady has three. (BeerTX blog)

ALCHEMIST HEADY TOPPER. The brew from Waterbury, Vt., is tops at Beer Advocate. It's described as the "Tom Brady of hoppy beers," which might mean that it will help you father a lot of children. Brady has

SAINT ARNOLD ENDEAVOUR. It's the one on the left honoring Houston's contribution to the space shuttle. Which player is this? Texans tight end James Casey, who's also from Houston, where he played at Rice University. (Chronicle file) less

SAINT ARNOLD ENDEAVOUR. It's the one on the left honoring Houston's contribution to the space shuttle. Which player is this? Texans tight end James Casey, who's also from Houston, where he played at Rice ... more

SAINT ARNOLD ENDEAVOUR . It's the one on the left honoring... Photo-3073555.54983 - Houston Chronicle

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SAMUEL ADAMS BOSTON LAGER. It has a confusing history, having been brewed in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Boston and elsewhere. Which player is this? New England's Brandon Lloyd, who is playing for his sixth NFL team. less

SAMUEL ADAMS BOSTON LAGER. It has a confusing history, having been brewed in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Boston and elsewhere. Which player is this? New England's Brandon Lloyd, who is playing for his sixth NFL ... more

BUFFALO BAYOU BREWING MORE COWBELL. The latest from the brewery near T.C. Jester in Houston may leave you with the aftertaste of grassy bouquets. It's one of four imperials IPAs to come out of Houston in the last two years, according to the Beer, TX blog.Which mascot is this? Half-man, half-bull Toro of the Texans, who is always beating the drum to get the crowd fired up. (Buffalo Bayou)

BUFFALO BAYOU BREWING MORE COWBELL. The latest from the brewery near T.C. Jester in Houston may leave you with the aftertaste of grassy bouquets. It's one of four imperials IPAs to come out of Houston in the

SAMUEL ADAMS OLD FEZZIWIG. The Boston brew is named for a loveable old Dickens character. Which player is this? New England's Deion Branch, who is the dean of the team at 33.robertnelson/Flickr Creative Commons

SAMUEL ADAMS OLD FEZZIWIG. The Boston brew is named for a loveable old Dickens character. Which player is this? New England's Deion Branch, who is the dean of the team at 33. robertnelson/Flickr Creative

HARPOON UFO UNFILTERED PALE ALE. From one of the breweries credited with kicking off the revival of craft beer in the United States. Which player is this? New England's Rob Gronkowski, who went "unfiltered" by

LIVE OAK HEFEWEIZEN. This is Texas' top-rated beer at Beer Advocate. Which player is this? Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown, who at 320 pounds is as hard as a tree to move around. That Other Paper/Flickr

BUFFALO BAYOU SECESSIONIST NO. 1 GINGERBREAD STOUT. Brewed in Housotn, this beer helps Texans pretend that they have a winter. Which player is this? Texans wide receiver Keyshawn Martin, who played his college ball in chilly Michigan at Michigan State. less

LAWSON'S FINEST LIQUIDS DOUBLE SUNSHINE IPA. From Warren, Vt., it's one of the three highest rated New England beers on Beer Advocate. Which coach is this? New England's Bill Belichick, the standard bearer for

HILL FARMSTEAD BREWERY EPHRAIMofGreensboro Bend, Vt. The IPA from a microbrew in a town with just 200 people is one of the three highest-rated New England brews at Beer Advocate. Which player is this? New England's Danny Woodhead from tiny Chadron State. (Photo: Hill Farmstead Brewery)

HILL FARMSTEAD BREWERY EPHRAIM of Greensboro Bend, Vt. The IPA from a microbrew in a town with just 200 people is one of the three highest-rated New England brews at Beer Advocate. Which player is this? New

SAMUEL ADAMS UTOPIAS. The series of beer issued every few years is known for its high alcohol content. Which player is this? New England's Jerod Mayo, a Pro Bowl linebacker who packs a punch. (Ronnie Crocker/Chronicle)